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New York, NY (May 23, 2017) – Premiere Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue returns to ICFF with yet another powerful showing by the master craftsman who, TIME Magazine spiritedly anointed “rattan’s first virtuoso”. Representing the latest from Cobonpue’s eponymous label, this year’s display will include several pieces launched to popular applause at the most recent Salone […]

Vienna/New York (May 23, 2017) – At the upcoming International Contemporary Furniture Fair New York, the Austrian lighting brand Kalmar Werkstätten will unveil its latest addition to the recently launched Spinne family: the Spinne 35 hanging lamp. Due to its multifunctional arrangement possibilities without any ceiling hardwiring, the Spinne lighting system adapts to every interior. […]

Jim Hackett named as Ford Motor Company president and CEO, succeeding Mark Fields, who is retiring. Hackett, who will report to Executive Chairman Bill Ford, is recognized as a transformational business leader Hackett led Steelcase Inc.’s turnaround to become the world’s No. 1 office furniture maker, served as interim Athletic Director at University of Michigan […]

Finnish health technology company Naava has combined billions of years of natural innovation, the purification power of plants, with modern Scandinavian design and technology. The result is the award-winning and fully automated Naava smart green wall, which brings indoors fresh natural air and real nature. New York, NY (May 22, 2017) – May 21-24, Naava […]

EDGEWOOD, NEW YORK – May, 2017 – ILVE, known for their handcrafted Italian appliances, adds Gloss Black as a standard color option to the ILVE Majestic collection of ranges and hoods. With the addition of the new color consumers can now choose between eight standard colors and over 200 RAL colors. “Black finishes in the […]

Williams-Sonoma’s Rejuvenation signs on as exclusive consumer distributor NEW CASTLE, Del., May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Speakman is proud to announce its exclusive design partnership with CLODAGH, the internationally known designer of luxury products and experiential environments for hotels and multifamily residences. The company has also partnered with Rejuvenation as the distributor of the subsequent […]

LUMBERTON, NJ, May 2017 – BLANCO, the German manufacturer of finely crafted sinks and faucets, brings livable, organic design to the hardest working part of the kitchen with the launch of the BLANCO ATURA faucet with pull-down spray. Featuring an attractive high arc and solid brass body, the ATURA is the perfect fit for any […]

New study for Sherwin-Williams National Painting Week reveals color perceptions for the home CLEVELAND (May 11, 2017) – When it comes to color preference, there is a lot of gray. In social media conversation about colors mentioned with areas of the home, most people talk about neutrals, particularly white and black. However, when asked directly, […]

Rotterdam, May 11, 2017 – Hunter Douglas, a major manufacturer of window coverings (Luxaflex™) and architectural products, has agreed to acquire Hillarys, a UK retailer of blinds, curtains and carpets with significant expertise in in-home sales, from Ares Capital Corporation, for a purchase price of GBP 300 million. Hillarys had 2016 sales of GBP 185 […]

High quality details for greater individuality Customers’ wishes occupy a prominent position at Poggenpohl Herford, Germany – May 8, 2017 – In the field of decorative printing, Poggenpohl is supplementing its portfolio with the new, authentic decors in silver ash, smoked ash and oak heritage with synchropore embossing. These can be ordered with a horizontal […]